USDA: 6a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H2 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Spread
3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The shrub Myrica cerifera (bayberry) bears medium green blooms during mid spring to late summer. The glossy foliage is olive in colour, medium in texture, aromatic and evergreen. Myrica cerifera (bayberry) yields fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Myrica cerifera (bayberry) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Container, hedge, foundation, pond, specimen, screening, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics
This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Myrica cerifera tolerates wet sites, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Myrica cerifera (bayberry) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
